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State Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Tuesday October 22, 2024 ( 20 items )  

2024 Congress of Neurological Surgeons: UM Miller School of Medicine Leads on Latest in Neurological Surgery
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: By Lisette Hilton University of Miami Miller School of Medicine neurological surgery faculty presented their latest findings on the management of complex brain tumors and skull-based surgeries, novel targets for incurable brain tumors, treatment of benign brain tumors and spine surgery at the 2024 Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). "The Congress of Neurological Surgeons meet  more

Access Florida's First-Class, Affordable Education System From Anywhere at Miami Dade College
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * Through XploreFLEd, a Florida Department of Education Initiative * * * Students across the nation can now access Florida's higher education system by enrolling in select online workforce education courses at Miami Dade College (MDC). This initiative provides out-of-state students with access to first-class programs that emphasize excellence and practical outcomes, focusing solely on develo  more

Ark. A.G. Griffin Joins FCC and National Coalition Warning Suspected Florida-Based Robocall Operation
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 22 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * Griffin: 'I am committed to protecting Arkansans from illegal robocalls' * * * Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force, of which Griffin is a member, issued a warning letter to Florida-based gateway voice service provider iDentidad Advertising Development: "This company routed dozens   more

Fla. A.G. Moody Works With Florida Tax Collectors to Prevent Consumer Scams, Human Trafficking and Voter Fraud
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: Attorney General Ashley Moody is working with the Florida Tax Collectors Association to distribute important voter fraud and crime prevention information. Through this partnership, Floridians will have direct access to Attorney General Moody's resources on fraud detection and crime prevention. Many tax collectors are now displaying Attorney General Moody's Scams at a Glance  more

Florida State University's Office of Institutional Research Shines at Academic Research Conference
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Logan Lowery The Florida State University Office of Institutional Research recently returned from the Southern Association for Institutional Research conference in Atlanta, where they made a remarkable impact, further enhancing the organization's regional and national reputation. Institutional Research (IR) provides official university data and information to the Florida Board of Governors, the fe  more

For the Third Year in a Row, FSU Honors Students Participate in Oxford Consortium for Human Rights Workshop
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Montse Zeron New technology is one of the major drivers of change in human society today. But what does all this new digital, biological and renewable technology mean for human rights? Over the summer, four students in Florida State University's Honors Program traveled to the University of Oxford in England for a workshop exploring the urgent, exciting and concerning issues around changing technol  more

FSU College of Medicine Research Team Connects Loneliness With Heightened Risk of Dementia in Largest Study of Its Kind
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Bob Thomas New research led by Florida State University College of Medicine faculty quantified the association between loneliness and dementia by analyzing data from more than 600,000 people around the world -- the largest study of its kind. The meta-analysis of 21 longitudinal studies showed that experiencing feelings of loneliness increased the risk of developing dementia by 31%. The research wa  more

FSU Roundtable Brings Together Inspiring Women in Science Leadership for Discovery Days
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Edan Schultz Florida State University is reaching new heights in research excellence, thanks to the leadership of its accomplished women. From the Vice President of Research to the Dean of the College of Medicine and the Chief Scientist at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab), women are at the forefront of groundbreaking science at FSU. During a recent roundtable forum, five of FS  more

Georgia House: Speaker Jon Burns Joins Speakers of States Impacted by Hurricane Helene in Requesting Federal Aid
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: On Monday, October 21, 2024, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) sent a letter to Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson, Leader Chuck Schumer, Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Leader Mitch McConnell, as well as members of Georgia's Congressional Delegation, to request that emergency relief funds be provided to the southeastern states impacted by recent severe weathe  more

Greenberg Traurig Advised CVC and Zabka Group on IPO on the Warsaw Stock Exchange
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: WARSAW - 21 October 2024 - Greenberg Traurig advised Zabka Group and CVC Capital Partners acting as the principal selling shareholder on the initial public offering (IPO) of shares in Zabka Group and their admission to trading on the regulated market operated by the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The value of the shares sold in the IPO amounted to PLN 6.45 billion (PLN 7.42 billion including the over-allotment  more

Greenberg Traurig Advises Alta Growth Capital on Grupo Corcimex Investment
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: MEXICO CITY - Oct 21, 2024 - Attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig's Labor & Employment Practice in Mexico City have advised Alta Growth Capital in the due diligence, closing, and integration process of its recent investment in Grupo Corcimex. Grupo Corcimex is a 100% Mexican leading textile manufacturing group of companies with more than 70 years of experience in the national and internatio  more

Greenberg Traurig's Susan L. Heller, Erika Mayshar Recognized as Orange County Visionaries
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: IRVINE, Calif. - Oct. 21, 2024 - Susan L. Heller and Erika Mayshar, shareholders of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, were named 2024 Orange County Visionaries by the Los Angeles Times B2B brand publishing team. According to the publication, Heller and Mayshar join others who demonstrate outstanding leadership in their fields using criteria based on recent accomplishments, consistent career-long   more

GWU Media Tip Sheet USDA Identifies Schools Who May be Impacted by Meat Recall
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Following a recall of ready-to-eat meat by BrucePac over possible listeria contamination, the USDA has released a list of schools that received the products. The list includes schools in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The recall has now expanded to additiona  more

Holland & Knight Honored With Ally of the Year Award From the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: BOSTON (October 21, 2024) - The Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts (AALAM) presented Holland & Knight with the second annual Ally of the Year award at the AALAM 40th anniversary gala on October 16 at the Westin Copley Place in Boston. The AALAM Ally of the Year Award recognizes the extraordinary achievements of organizations, including companies, law firms and nonprofit organizations,  more

Holland & Knight's Regulatory and Government Affairs Practice in Mexico City Reinforces Capabilities With Key Addition of Monica Rodriguez Diaz
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: MEXICO CITY (October 21, 2024) - Holland & Knight is pleased to welcome Monica Rodriguez Diaz as senior policy advisor in the firm's regulatory and government affairs practice in Mexico City. Before joining Holland & Knight, Ms. Rodriguez worked in the public and private sectors for several years, primarily in Mexican energy regulation, and for a well-known government affairs consultancy firm. Ms. Rod  more

Moffitt Cancer Center Earns American Medical Association Joy in Medicine Honor
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release: Moffitt Cancer Center has been honored with the American Medical Association's (AMA) Joy in Medicine distinction. This prestigious recognition is awarded to health care organizations that demonstrate exemplary commitment to physician well-being and meet the rigorous standards of the Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program. The criteria include effective leadership, a supportive practice environment and  more

Moffitt Cancer Center: CancerX Launches Expanded Accelerator Program for 2025, Partnering With KidsX to Transform Cancer Care Innovation
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 22 -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release: CancerX announced today the launch of its 2025 Accelerator cohort, which will focus on transforming digital innovation and AI solutions in cancer care. This year, CancerX is partnering with KidsX, a nationally recognized community of pediatric hospitals, to create unique opportunities for startups in pediatric oncology. This collaboration emphasizes a shared commitment to improving outcomes for children with can  more

Moffitt Study Reveals Insights Into Oral HPV Incidence and Risks in Men Across 3 Countries
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release: A new study has unveiled crucial information about the incidence and risk factors of oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infections among men in the United States, Mexico and Brazil. Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have discovered how often new oral HPV infections occur, the factors influencing their acquisition and the regional variations in infection rates. Their study, published in Nature Microbiology,  more

Parsons To Acquire BCC Engineering
PASADENA, California, Oct. 22 -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release: * * * Acquisition strategically enhances Parsons' infrastructure capabilities in the Southeast U.S. * * * CHANTILLY, VA (October 21, 2024) - Parsons Corporation (NYSE:PSN) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BCC Engineering, LLC (BCC), one of Florida's leading transportation engineering firms, in an all  more

Successful Sarasota Entrepreneur to Speak at USF Sarasota-Manatee
SARASOTA, Florida, Oct. 22 -- The University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus issued the following news: By Marc R. Masferrer, University Communications and Marketing A "fireside chat" with USF Sarasota-Manatee alum Pete Petersen, a Sarasota businessman recognized for his success as an entrepreneur, has been rescheduled for Nov. 12. The event was postponed last month because of Hurricane Helene. Petersen, who sold his first company at 23, was CEO and managing partner of Dealers Unit  more